Putin just shot himself in the foot with his Black Sea diplomacy
Russia set its own trap by putting Black Sea ceasefire with Ukraine on the negotiation table.
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ISW: Details of ceasefire agreements on Black Sea, energy strikes remain unclear
Russia and Ukraine exchanged accusations of ceasefire violations, while Moscow rejected Trump’s suggestion of US control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
Of course Putin wants Black Sea ceasefire – his navy got absolutely wrecked, says former Royal Navy officer
Ukrainian special forces, missiles, and drones have given Kyiv control of Black Sea shipping lanes, prompting Moscow to seek a diplomatic resolution to a lost battle.
US to issue two separate diplomatic statements for Ukraine and Russia after Saudi Arabia talks, says Zelenskyy
The key difference lies in the fifth point of each statement.
US agrees to help Russia restore access to world market during latest peace talks
Washington and Moscow also agreed to develop measures for implementing deal on banning strikes on energy infrastructure of Russia and Ukraine.
Kremlin declines to reveal ceasefire talks details despite prior announcement
Meanwhile, another US-Ukraine talks finished in Riyadh day after US-Russia negotiations.
US, Russia to release joint statement on Kyiv-Moscow Black Sea ceasefire
The US and Russia are set to release a statement on a Black Sea ceasefire, possibly reviving a grain deal that Ukraine doesn't need, and protecting Russia’s Black Sea fleet.
UK intel: Ukraine’s unconventional warfare reshapes Black Sea power balance
Although outnumbered, Ukrainian forces have managed to restrict Russian operational maneuverability on the waves.
As Russians catch up with naval drone tech, Ukraine is developing countermeasures
The developed capabilities include machine gun-equipped patrol drones with 1700-kilometer range that can operate in rough seas.
Russia’s new Black Sea base could force Georgia into Ukraine war, WSJ warns
Satellite images show Russia building a naval base in breakaway Abkhazia after losing one-third of its Black Sea fleet to Ukrainian attacks.
Black Sea needs 20-year recovery from Russian tanker oil spill as contamination spreads
Two Russian tankers spill 4,000 tons of fuel oil causing $14 billion environmental damage in Black Sea, with contamination spreading to Ukrainian waters.
The Telegraph: Ukraine’s new $ 250,000 naval drone carriers strike Russians by sea and air
Remote-controlled vessels that cost less than a luxury car transform naval warfare as Ukraine deploys boats that launch their own fleet of aerial drones.
Oil spill devastates Black Sea: long-term impact expected to last over 20 years
Massive oil slick, caused by Russian tankers, threatens wildlife, spreads to shores across the region
How Russia cracked NATO’s advanced weapons in Ukraine
2025 will be a critical year for Ukraine as the Russian army gains momentum, Austrian defense expert warns
Frontline report: Ukrainian deep strikes inside Russia cripple logistics and military command
Ukraine’s precision attacks on Russian logistics and infrastructure halted supply chains, destroyed assets, and strained Moscow’s military strategies.
Ukraine’s Navy strikes 50 Russian targets, forces Black Sea Fleet retreat from Crimea
Ukrainian Navy Forces secured strategic maritime corridors for grain exports.
Ukrainian sea drone downs Russian helicopter in historic first (video)
Ukrainian intelligence reports first-ever aerial target destruction by a naval drone during a Black Sea engagement with a Russian helicopters.
Norway to strengthen Ukrainian Navy through $241 million investment
The investment will not only focus on immediate defense needs but also include funding for mine clearance operations and training programs for Ukrainian soldiers.
Storm claims third Russian vessel near occupied Crimea as Greenpeace urges action over oil spill
A floating crane has become the third Russian vessel to sink near occupied Crimea today, after two tankers.
UK intel: Ukraine constrains Russian Navy, but Black Sea Fleet maintains strike power
The situation in the Black Sea demonstrates how Ukraine's strategy has reshaped but not eliminated the maritime threat, as Russian forces adapt their tactics under pressure.
